Richard Hanania claims AI has diminishing returns; commenter pushes back
shakoistsLog · x · 2026-10-04
- Richard Hanania argued that "everywhere we look, AI has diminishing returns" — each step forward costs more money and talent, with ever more input needed to maintain steady gains.
- The retweeter called it stunning and contrary to everything we've been told; the poster pushes back, suggesting progress is still accelerating rather than slowing.
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